Oradea is the cheapest of Romania's 8 priced cities — $794 a month in essentials, 33% below Cluj-Napoca at $1,193. The average net salary of $938 covers that 1.2×. 94.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at commune level. PM2.5 averages 13.3 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 1°C, Aug 24°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $320 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $413 |
| Groceries | $106 |
| Dining out | $197 |
| Utilities | $151 |
| Local transport | $20 |
| Essentials / mo | $794 |
| Avg net salary | $938 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $409 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $559 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Oradea, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.75 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $43.74 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.65 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $2.75 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $2.19 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.28 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.94 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.82 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.50 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.08 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.23 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.89 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $8.57 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.56 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.14 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.59 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.44 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.87 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.94 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.84 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.77 |
| Monthly transit pass | $19.68 |
| Taxi start | $0.77 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.77 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.77 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $142.74 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $8.20 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $6.63 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $47.24 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.65 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Oradea has 94.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (commune level). That is the 6th-highest of 8 Romania cities we track. Romania's national figure is 105, so Oradea runs 11 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0.8°C | -2.8°C | 85% | 73% | 59 mm |
| Feb | 4.2°C | 0.8°C | 79% | 66% | 53 mm |
| Mar | 7.4°C | 4°C | 67% | 58% | 43 mm |
| Apr | 12.1°C | 9.6°C | 64% | 56% | 55 mm |
| May | 16.6°C | 15.8°C | 70% | 61% | 67 mm |
| Jun | 21.5°C | 22.3°C | 70% | 55% | 86 mm |
| Jul | 23.2°C | 24°C | 64% | 48% | 59 mm |
| Aug | 23.5°C | 24.3°C | 64% | 42% | 43 mm |
| Sep | 18.2°C | 17.6°C | 69% | 50% | 65 mm |
| Oct | 12.4°C | 10.7°C | 77% | 56% | 53 mm |
| Nov | 6.8°C | 4.3°C | 85% | 68% | 68 mm |
| Dec | 2.9°C | -0.4°C | 88% | 75% | 66 mm |
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